It seems from multiple “sources” reported from the Miami Herald that Stephen Ross is of an extreme high opinion of one coach so far. This “high” is working in conjunction with an two and half hour sit down that Tannenbaum had with Jimmy Johnson, where he took explicit note on a wide range of topics – most notably what it takes to be a good coach. Also, last night Adam Gase was interviewed and it appears to have sealed this “high” on him being the front runner to the H.C. job in Miami.
As per the “sit down” with Jimmy Johnson, intelligence was the prime requisite along with hard work and passion – experience didn’t seem to play a major role. These prerequisites, along with his “QB Guru” status, being a member of the Parcell’s coaching tree along with Tannenbaum, and now the personal interview seem to have cinched his status, at least up to this point.
This though runs counter to Tannenbaums recent proclamation that history will play a huge part in his decision.
History as we know has shown – and it doesn’t take the best sportsbooks in the world of the NFL to see – one after another NFL rookie H.C. without experience fail big: Philbin, Sparano,Cameron, and Saban. It’s not to say we haven’t had to also witnessed our fair share of NFL experienced head coaches fail either. But, it’s the understanding of the NFL game and the NFL player and how to manage them that is crucial and very few can rebound after a bad first impression – most notably Tom Coughlin found a way to rebound big. This is probably why Campbell had near equal success as Philbin despite Philbin’s vast difference in coaching experience.
In the end it’s all a gamble, but Ross’ instincts have been as off as blood hound with a nose packed full of pepper – so I am ye of little faith. But, none of this even means Gase is interested in the gig as he has many suitors. The interview process will extend into next week and maybe Ross’ “high” will blow in a different direction – but as of now, it would seem if it were Ross’ way Adam Gase would be helming the Fins next year.